Product Photography: Knit Accessories Shoot For Pixiebell (1/2)

posted on November 26, 2014

I come bearing pictures! One of those fashion self-portraiture bits that I’m constantly trying to wrangle people into helping me with (one day, I will get a remote. One day. That day may well be soon). For this shoot, I collaborated with make-up artist Kiran Kaur, who did a lovely job of making me look good and complementing the earthy tones of the first two pieces — the green cowl and burnt orange hat — and then adding a little bit of pink to my look for the blue and purple hats. She also touched up my hair and assisted me with the photography.

This was my first shoot after moving from Hampstead Heath to Belsize Park — it was the day after I moved, actually, so I wasn’t really familiar with the area yet. We got ready at my now-regular Starbucks, shot on my street and another one nearby, and touched up my makeup between shots at the little table outside the Springhealth gym. I’ve still got another two pieces to shoot, and I’ll post some behind-the-scenes pics along with those when I’ve got them.

Meanwhile, I wanted to show you these. If you love the hats and cowls as much as I do, head on over to pixiebell.etsy.com! The quality and craftsmanship are amazing. I actually had my mom include my dragonslayer hat in my coat parcel because I missed it so much.

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I enjoyed your portraits very much! You are very talented indeed. I am taking a photography class and portraits in natural lighting is very difficult to do but you showcased it wonderfully! :) Thank you for sharing :)

Thank you! I find portraits in natural light to be the easiest — probably because I don’t have any lighting equipment, so shooting inside requires a tripod and asking people to stay still. It’s hard. I find it easier to deal with a lot of light. :)

They are JUST as warm and cozy as they look – trust me. That dragonslayer hat was a staple in my winter wardrobe last winter. And it will be one this winter as soon as I put it on once, I can just tell. Haven’t yet though. Thanks for the compliment on the photos!

I used to not go out that much when I was in Spain, but now that I’m in London and going out almost every day out of necessity, I miss the knit accessory collection I amassed from Etsy trades last year and which I left back in Spain. I got a few bits and pieces in my coat parcel last month though, so that’s nice. :)

I actually keep meaning to write a post with posing tips! I am far from a profess- no, I’m a professional, I’m just far from a formally educated one. But posing comes super naturally to me. I have a narcissistic streak, probably helps.